Police drive activity into neighborhood streets where it causes more problems and could not exsist CS
European countries with prostitution is legal have lower crime rates then the US DT
Same with counties in nevada where prostitution is legal DT
Prostitution being forced into the streets, dangers to a increase of prostitution CS
George carlin said " selling is legal, and sex is legal so why isnt selling sex legal" CS
Ifprostitution is legalized less sex related crimes would happen DB
workers in the prostitution industry say that they like the job CS
Prostitutes would be able to work in a safer environment CS
Many criminals view prostitutes and and their customers as targets for robbery, rape, fraud and other criminal acts CS
customers of prostitues say it helps them with their own problems if its physical or mental DT
theres no reason their freedom should not inclde the right to purchase the companionship and affection they may want for whatever reason DB
Legalization of it puts law enforcement resources to better uses CS
using law enforcement resources against prostitution reduces substantially the resources avaliable to fight serious crime DB
police officers have hired prostitutes and then arresting them DT
police know that the streets are safer for arresting people who cause serious harm rather then prostitutes DB
Prostitutes are responsible for less than 3% of STD's transmitted in the U.S. TR
Oldest Profession. TR
If legalized, women would be able to work with health services, to ensure safety for both parties. TR
The women would be provided with some sort of protective insurance in case of accidental transmission of a disease TR
Boosts self esteem TR
currently no more illegal than loitering; so by logic when financial consideration is involved, shouldn't be a crime when money is exchanged consentually TR
less money and time would be spent on law enforcementto "catch" prostitutes and their "customers"TR
relieves stress tR
Improves lifespan and postureTR
Nevada's regulated brothels require the women to have monthly blood tests as a precaution against STD's and AID's TR
prostitution arrests also cause long term increase in crime and drug abuse DB
If prostitution were legal victims would be less reluctant to report to police any criminal acts. This would significantly improve the probability of catching the criminals and preventing them form victimizing others DB
Countries in Nevada where prostitution is legal are quite peaceful and have very low crime rates DB
Laws against prostitution violate Americas Fundamental rights of individual liberty and personal privacy DB
Thomas Jefferson even once said “ a wise and frugal government, which shall restrain men from injuring one another, shall leave them otherwise free to regulate their own pursuits of industries and improvement” DB
Birth Control, abortion, and the right to death with dignity involves peoples rights to govern there own bodies and decide the best way to govern there lives DB
Alan Soble said that “ the freedom to choose ones reasons for engaging in sex is an important part of sexual freedom” DB
If you can have sex for free all you want then why can’t you charge a fee if both parts are in agreement DB
A handicapped man said” im ugly, no woman will go out with me,,,its because of my disability, so prostitutes are a sexual outlet for me” DB
Some people use it to overcome an extreme aversion to physical intimacy in which was a result of physical and emotional abuse occurring while growing up DB
Helps people become confident in their physical intimacy DB
Doctor John money who is the leading sexologist at john Hopkins university says that it help people overcome “erotic phobia” DB
Doctor money also says going to a prostitute which is a paid professional in sex is like going to therapy DB
Arresting prostitutes after having sex with them goes on at the same time that Columbus has over 400 unsolved murders since 1990, including several prostitutes brutally murdered by a possible serial killer DB
Not all arrested prostitutes recorded under offense of prostitution/commercialized vice KB
Depending or jurisdiction some prostitutes arrested/charged disorderly conduct, loitering violations, drug abuse etc KB
Concern that police be biased on different types of prostitutes from accessibility to visibility. KB
Many cases of prostitution are gender-neutral KB
laws of prostitution equally attributed to girls and men alike KB
Cesare Lombroso/ Freudian hypothesized prostitutes were "biologically predisposed to criminal behavior KB
believed prostitute "likely have very lower jaws, large nasal spines , simple cranial structures, deep frontal sinuses KB
Female criminal behavior linked to genetic factors w/ sexual promiscuity in girls (prostitutes) also linking to menstruation/premenstrual syndrome KB
Freudian followers see prostitutes as frigid women w/ "immature psychosexual development" /severely deficient object relationships KB
Case studies show show prostitutes experience higher rate of orgasm than general female population KB
Modern psychiatry/psychology see Freudian/Lombroso thoughts of prostitution as biased and weak KB
most prostitutes have psychological problems (depression, schizophrenia, suicidal tendencies etc) KB
Sociologist William Thomas attributed prostitution to need for excitement/response for women KB
"People tend to equate sexual activity w/ stable relationships, typified by the family"-Charles Wlnick KB
Prostitution seen as situational/act of prostitution as reflection of conflicts/starts in society KB
Prostitution outlawed in 49 of the 50 states w/ legal prostitution existing only in Nevada KB
Other states prostitution banned through vagrancy, curfew, loitering statues KB Prostitution can carry a fine/ up to 30 days in jail KB
Charges/penalties can be severe depending on nature of charges w/ prostitution KB Men who pay sexual favors least likely penalized for violating prostitution laws. KB Prostitution is legal profession in 12 rural countries in Nevada KB
Nevada oversees testing of brothel prostitutes for AIDS and STDS KB
Brothel prostitutes have lower rate of HIV infection than unregulated prostitutes KB Most agree prostitution will exist in one capacity if illegal or not KB
1995 Clintiin signed child sex crime bill which increased penalties for those involved in child prosecution KB
child prosecution can leave child scared for life physically and emotionally KB
Many believe runaway prostitutes will figure in next wave of AIDS epidemic KB 40% of runaway homeless teens could carry aids virus KB
1994-1995 arrest for prostitutes only decreased by 2% KB
"prostitution is primarily a form of violence against women" -Cauthen KB
1949, United Nations adopted resolution for the decriminalization of prostitution KB
untied nations resolution been ratified by fifty countries not by United States KB 1973 National Organization for Women passed resolution supporting decriminalization of prostitution It divided feminists KB
Anti-prostitution feminists: Andrea Dworkin, Catharine MacKinnon, Melissa Farley see vicious form of male domination and oppression KB
Sex-radical feminists: Susie Bright, Pat Califia/ Prostitutes's Rights Organizations, consider prostitutes liberated women bravely taking charge of own lives KB
Separating sexual activity from personal relationships of caring/responsibility is hazardous to moral health KB
Prostitution happens many places, from cheap, squalid street deals consummated in alleys, cars, and run-down hotels- expensive call deal at wealthy places KB
(National Task Force on Prostitution)over one million people in US worked as prostitutes in US (or about 1% of American) KB 69% of males admit buying sex at least once in lives KB
Average prostitution arrests: 70% females, 20% percent male prostitutes, 10% customers KB
minority of prostitutes are women of color KB
## of prostitutes arrested/sentenced to jail: 85-90%, arrested work on the street approximately 20% KB
% of male/female prostitutes varies city to city. Estimates in larger cities 20-30% are male prostitutes KB
substance use/addiction varies widely, 50% among street prostitutes, rare to women who work off streets . KB
60% of abuse against street prostitutes is by clients KB
20% by police, 20% occurs in domestic relationships KB
Between 35&85% prostitutes survivors of incest or early sexual abuse KB
130 street workers (primarily homeless) that do prostitution or survival sex has 80% physically assaulted KB
populations of prostitutes show no higher incidence violence/abuse than women in general KB
Physical/sexual victimization, poverty, substance abuse, limited education/lack marketable work skills characterize most prostitutes KB
prostitutes that been sexually assaulted, tortured, endured childhood sexual abuse over 90%, usually w/ multiple perpetrators KB
Legally sanctioning sex trade would give impression of societal approval KB endorse/promote view of women as sex objects, and unhealthy aspect of our culture if legalized KB
Legalizing sex trade wont eliminate street prostitutes, can offer lower prices instead KB
is denial of freedom to women to pursue sex work if they want in controlled, safe, healthy environment KB
If Licensed it will eliminate more criminals and locate addicts, the diseased, and the underaged KB
Legalization reduce or eliminate widespread victimization of prostitutes by pimps, criminal elements etc. KB
eliminate significant source of income for organized crime (if legalized) KB
current system violates principle of comparative justice when prostitutes are punished/customers not treated as severely KB
If legalized, Government could charge them for income taxes DT
1% of U.S. citizens have admited to being prostitutes DT
69% of American men have admited to buying sex at least once DT
Prostitution arrests include 70% women, 20% men, and 10% customers DT
If legalized, regular medical exams would be imposed making it safer DT
Legalization would eliminate a major income source for organized crime DT S
Smoking is legal and really deadly, so why is prostitution illegal? DT
Only considered prostitution if the person is payed DT
Legalization means permission under regulated conditions DT
Decriminalization means no longer a crime, but no regulated conditions DT
Viewed as immoral, but so is boxing and it's a common practice DT
It's the prostitutes choice and they should be the ones to make it DT
Prostitutes now are punished more harshly than customers DT
People take a risk with STD's with unpaid sex, so why is paying for it any different DT
income tax on it can provide for a lot of services DT
A lot of modern countries have legalized forms of prostitution DT
Seen monthly blood tests as a crime precaution against women DT
There are far less male prostitutes then female DT
Most prostitutes have endured physical or sexual abuse in their childhood DT
More arguements for it than against DT
Legalization would reduce or eliminate victimization DT
Many prostitutes claim to enjoy their job DT
Only women are seen as victims in prostitution DT
Too expensive to prosecute offenders DT
Takes too many recources to prosecute offenders DT
Act of prostitution has been and probably will be with us for a long time DT
Street dealers are cheap while call girls are more expensive DT
Street prostitutes most likely had a violent past DT
Call girls most likely had a good past and chose their job DT
Government should have no say on what people do with their bodies DT
as many as 150,000 prostituted juveniles per year reported missing/kidnapped KB
currently no more illegal than littering TR
cannot be considered a crime if money is exchanged consentually. TR
Nevada's regulated brothels require the women to have monthly blood tests for AID's and other STD's.TR
Police know that by arresting prostitutes, they just end up moving to a different place. TR
By modeling certain parts of the city after Amstersdam's "Red Light District" cities like Berlin and Edinburgh have reduced crime. TR
Properly regulated premises could be assigned to certain "zones" to seperate it from the public TR
By legalizing prostitution, and making legalized brothels, the worst parts of prostitution are taken away. TR
What is the difference between a pornstar being payed for her acting, and paying a prostitute for money? TR
Even in countries like the U.S. where prostitution is illegal, pornography is. TR
Amsterdam's Red Light District is patrolled by police regularly and is actually very safe for prostitutes. TR
prostitution is no more immoral than chocolate or distilling factories. TR
"...me and many sex workers choose sex work for money, independence, freedom, and dignity. If you can't understand the last word, dignity, then you are mired in a viewpoint about sex in general... that this patriarchal society wants you to buy..."-Veronica Monet TR
in swedan its legal to sell sex CS
over a million woman in the united states earn their life time livings from prostitution CS
researching prostitution is time consuming and expensive CS
if prostitution was legal there would be a decline in sexually based crimes CS
legailization would boost the economy CS
Money made from prostitution would be taxed CS
government would make prostitutes be regestered and tested CS
Once prostitues are arrested they are back on the streets with ina week CS
isnt right to sell sex but it also isnt right to drink or smoke either CS
theres no way to shut down a market between willing buyers and sellers CS
legalization of prostitution and the sex industry promotes sex trafficking CS
legalization of prostitution increases clandestine, hidden and illegal street prostitution CS
prostitutes are happy with their jobs CS
owners of brothels bear responisbility for minimizing aids CS
making prostitution would make the act managable not ignored CS
encounters can happen within controlled environments CS
underaged prostitution would be curtailed CS
prostitution has been in exsistance for a millennia CS
prostitutes work in conditions which make them prone to vilonce CS
legalize prostitution. 11/13/08 <http://www.humanismbyjoe.com/prostitution.htm>.
The Prostitution of Women and Girls by Ronald B. Flowers 1998 < http://books.google.com/books?id=FSNB0G7f4CsC >
LegalizingprositutionbyKennethCauthen1999
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- "prostitution is primarily a form of violence against women" -Cauthen KB
- 1949, United Nations adopted resolution for the decriminalization of prostitution KB
- untied nations resolution been ratified by fifty countries not by United States KB 1973 National Organization for Women passed resolution supporting decriminalization of prostitution It divided feminists KB
- Anti-prostitution feminists: Andrea Dworkin, Catharine MacKinnon, Melissa Farley see vicious form of male domination and oppression KB
- Sex-radical feminists: Susie Bright, Pat Califia/ Prostitutes's Rights Organizations, consider prostitutes liberated women bravely taking charge of own lives KB
- Separating sexual activity from personal relationships of caring/responsibility is hazardous to moral health KB
- Prostitution happens many places, from cheap, squalid street deals consummated in alleys, cars, and run-down hotels- expensive call deal at wealthy places KB
- (National Task Force on Prostitution)over one million people in US worked as prostitutes in US (or about 1% of American) KB 69% of males admit buying sex at least once in lives KB
- Average prostitution arrests: 70% females, 20% percent male prostitutes, 10% customers KB
- minority of prostitutes are women of color KB
- ## of prostitutes arrested/sentenced to jail: 85-90%, arrested work on the street approximately 20% KB
% of male/female prostitutes varies city to city. Estimates in larger cities 20-30% are male prostitutes KB- substance use/addiction varies widely, 50% among street prostitutes, rare to women who work off streets . KB
- 60% of abuse against street prostitutes is by clients KB
- 20% by police, 20% occurs in domestic relationships KB
- Between 35&85% prostitutes survivors of incest or early sexual abuse KB
- 130 street workers (primarily homeless) that do prostitution or survival sex has 80% physically assaulted KB
- populations of prostitutes show no higher incidence violence/abuse than women in general KB
- Physical/sexual victimization, poverty, substance abuse, limited education/lack marketable work skills characterize most prostitutes KB
- prostitutes that been sexually assaulted, tortured, endured childhood sexual abuse over 90%, usually w/ multiple perpetrators KB
Legally sanctioning sex trade would give impression of societal approval KB endorse/promote view of women as sex objects, and unhealthy aspect of our culture if legalized KBCauthen, Kenneth. Legalizing Prostitution . 11/14/08 <www.frontiernet.net/~kenc/pros.html>.